Stuart Cramer Dance Team Try-Outs Athletic Director: Mike Patton Coach: Becca Hill

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1 Stuart Cramer Dance Team Try-Outs Athletic Director: Mike Patton Coach: Becca Hill May 10th - 13th Please know tryout dates may change due to the State regulations for Covid 19 or any other unforeseen circumstances Things needed to try-out: Updated physical (I need a copy in my hands by May 6th, or you cannot participate. If you think you have a current physical on file, ask your athletic director if you can obtain a copy.) Meet athletic eligibility requirements Contact sheet completely filled out (attached with this packet) Parent/Student permission form Required Covid form/release form Dance Team contract initialed and signed by Parent and Student. Two completed teacher recommendations (These recommendations factor into your final score, and are a very important) A copy of your most recent report card (Progress reports are not acceptable...it must be a report card. You can access these through the Power Teacher App to create a print out. These will also factor into your final score on the day of tryouts.) Attention Rising 9 th Graders Only!!!! Rising 9 th Graders Must also turn in 2 proofs of residency by May 6th in order to participate in Tryouts!!!Examples: power, cable, or phone bills that include the parent's name and address. If there are any questions regarding try-outs, feel free to send me an

2 Stuart Cramer High School Dance Team Tryout Package Practice Dates: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID 19 or unforeseen circumstances Monday, May 10th from 3:45pm - 5:30pm Tuesday, May 11th from 3:45pm - 5:30pm (I am willing to stay later for those that would like to run the routines or practice jumps but this is optional - you do not have to stay late and this will have absolutely no effect on Final tryout scores!) Wednesday, May 12th th from 3:45pm - 5:30pm Thursday, May 13th from 3:45 - until (official tryout date) Tuesday, May 18th - First Practice for the SCHS 21/22 Dance Team Location: All tryouts will take place at Stuart Cramer High School in the Aux Gym (the little gym behind our main gym) Practices and Tryouts are closed to the public Attire: Practice Attire: You should wear comfortable, athletic clothes, dance or tennis shoes, with hair pulled back off your face. Absolutely no jewelry for safety reasons. Official Tryout Attire: 1. Black Shorts 2. White, fitted t-shirt (no writing or logo of any kind) 3. Dance shoes/tennis shoes in white, black, or neutral 4. No colored nail polish or jewelry 5. Hair should be securely off face Necessary Forms: Candidates must have all of the following forms by May 6th before being permitted to participate in the tryout process: Parent Permission Form Current Physical/Within a Year Signed and initialed Dance Team Contract by parent and student 2 Teacher Recommendations Attached copy of most recent report card(progress reports are not sufficient) 9 th Graders Only: 2 proofs of residency by May 6th All paperwork must be turned in no later than May 6th before tryouts begin. Participation in dance tryout practices will be prohibited if any of the forms are missing or incomplete.

3 The Tryout Judging System: Dancers will be judged by individuals who are very knowledgeable in the area of dance and are not affiliated to Stuart Cramer on the following skills: Dance Routine Pom Routine Grand jete (split leap) One additional bonus jump, one additional turning combination, and one tumbling pass of the dancer's choice. This is optional, but can receive extra points Mandatory Skills Double pirouette Toe Touch Grand battements (kicks) to front and side Dancers will be selected to represent Stuart Cramer High School during the season based on execution of the mandatory skills and tryout score. Coaches reserve the right to make a cut when a point discrepancy occurs. Academics: All athletes must maintain their academic eligibility at all times. All athletes must maintain a C or better in all classes each semester. Please consider your child's ability to keep up with homework, school projects, field trips, etc., while maintaining the demanding time schedule associated with the dance team. Dance Rules and Regulations: All candidates making the team and their parent(s) will be required to sign the Dance Team Contract. Dancers will follow a demerit system of discipline throughout the year. Accumulation of 15 demerits will result in dismissal from the team. Absences or late arrival to practices and games for any reason will result in demerits. Projected Expenses: Financial demands should be considered before trying out for dance team. The following is an estimate of costs for items needed by each dancer. It will cost approximately $355-$500. I will review these costs in a parent meeting once the team is final. Please consider these costs before signing the parent permission form. Uniform costs will need to be paid within the weeks following auditions in order for uniforms to arrive on time. If all costs have not been paid by their due date, this may result in suspension from games and/or removal from the team. I do plan to have a fundraiser to help offset the cost of the uniform but it is unknown what the change in cost will be. If cost is a major concern for you please let me know immediately once final cuts have been made. Closing: Again, thank you for your interest in the SCHS Dance Team. I hope the information provided in this packet has helped you better understand the operation of the tryout procedures as well as the commitment required to participate in the SCHS Dance Team Program. If you should have any questions, please contact me via ; rlhill@gaston.k12.nc.us Thank you, Becca Hill

4 SCHS Dance Team Parent Permission Form Dancer Information Name: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: City: Zip: Address: Current Grade/School: Parent/Guardian Information Mother: Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Father: Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Parent Permission for Dance Tryouts has my permission to try out for the SCHS Dance Team for the school year. I support the program and its rules as discussed in the tryout packet. I understand the financial obligations as discussed in the tryout packet. I am also aware that this program requires commitment and I, as the parent, support this philosophy. I also realize that there will be required practices after school and during the day throughout the summer. These practices are mandatory and require dedication on the part of the dancer and parent. Signed: Date: Student Agreement for Dance Team Tryouts I am interested in being a member of the Stuart Cramer Dance Team. I understand the risks and financial obligations as discussed in the enclosed packet. If selected: I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coach. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the dance team system. I agree to share my grade information with the coach. I understand that I am expected to attend all practices and events as scheduled by the coach. Student Signature: Date: This form must be completed, signed, and turned in no later than Thursday, May 6th. Candidates will not be allowed to participate without the completion of this form

5 Dance Team Contract All Facets of this contract must be accepted and initialed to tryout. PURPOSE It shall be the purpose of a SCHS Dancer to promote and uphold team spirit for those we encounter, to develop good sportsmanship by example, to support good relations in the community and between teams and squads during events. The organizational goal is to work in harmony with the team management and administration, other athletic teams and sporting organizations. Initials: Parent Student ELIGIBILITY A dance candidate must support the Storm above all other teams. A dance candidate must be neatly presented, medically fit, and provide parental permission. A dance candidate must be passing all classes with a C or better per semester. A dance candidate must have 85% attendance for this semester. A dance candidate must have all forms and papers turned in on time. Acceptance of a dance candidate shall be on the basis of ability, the coach s agreement, acceptance of the team rules, and without prejudice of race, creed, or color. Initials: Parent Student FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Annual Camp/Clinics: The dancer is responsible for the cost of attending. Fundraiser projects may be available to assist those participating. Transportation: Dancers are responsible for supplying their own transportation to and from games/events. All monies collected from fundraisers will be used for dance team uniforms, camps, and equipment. Any leftover portion will be the responsibility of each individual dancer. Dancers are responsible for the cost of their uniform, shoes, equipment (poms), etc. Financial issues, if needed, will be addressed on an individual basis, and the parent(s) needs to contact the coach, not the dancer. Members will provide their own refreshments when not provided by the managers/coaches or event organizers. Initials: Parent Student I understand what is required of me as a parent of a SCHS Dance Team Candidate. Parent Signature: Date: I understand what is required of me as a SCHS Dance Team Candidate. I will follow these guidelines and conduct myself in a manner that is reputable inside and outside of the school. Failure to do so can result in dismissal from tryouts and/or the team. Candidate Signature: Date: Coach Signature: Date:

6 Stuart Cramer High School Dance Team Teacher Recommendation Form Teachers: Please complete this form as a google doc and your completed copy to me (rlhill@gaston.k12.nc.us) before May 6th OR place into my box. Student Name: Class: Please evaluate the student in the following areas. (If you did not have an opportunity to observe the behavior, please circle ) Conduct/Cooperation Working With Others Respectfulness Attitude Creativity Academic Standing Attendance Leader/Role Model Overall Comments: Would you recommend this student to represent Stuart Cramer as a Dance Team Member? Teacher Name: Teacher Signature: Date:

7 Stuart Cramer High School Dance Team Teacher Recommendation Form Teachers: Please complete this form as a google doc and your completed copy to me (rlhill@gaston.k12.nc.us) before May 6th! Student Name: Class: Please evaluate the student in the following areas. (If you did not have an opportunity to observe the behavior, please circle ) Conduct/Cooperation Working With Others Respectfulness Attitude Creativity Academic Standing Attendance Leader/Role Model Overall Comments: Would you recommend this student to represent Stuart Cramer as a Dance Team Member? Teacher Name: Teacher Signature: Date: